Logitech
Logitech International S.A. is a Swiss multinational manufacturer of computer peripherals and software. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company has offices throughout Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of input and interface devices for personal computers (PCs) and other digital products. It is a component of the flagship Swiss Market Index.
Some of the key events about Logitech
- 1981Founded as a Swiss computer peripherals manufacturer in Apples, Switzerland
- 1982Introduced the first handheld mouse compatible with personal computers
- 1984Released the P4 mouse, its first commercially successful product
- 1988Faced financial difficulties and nearly went bankrupt
- 1991Launched its first wireless mouse, the Cordless MouseMan
- 1996Introduced the first cordless wheel mouse
- 1998Released the first optical mouse for mass consumer use
- 2004Shipped its 500 millionth mouse
- 2005Recalled 55,000 wireless mice due to contamination concerns
- 2006Recalled 800,000 cordless desktop sets due to battery leakage issues
- 2008Introduced the first computer mouse with a laser tracking system
- 2010Launched the first solar-powered keyboard, the Wireless Solar Keyboard K750
- 2010Discontinued the Squeezebox product line, disappointing many loyal users
- 2011Experienced a data breach exposing customer information
- 2013Discontinued production of console gaming peripherals, frustrating some gamers
- 2016Faced criticism for discontinuing support for older Harmony remote controls
- 2018Acquired Blue Microphones, expanding into the audio equipment market
- 2018Recalled 121,000 Harmony Elite remote controls due to overheating risks
- 2020Experienced supply chain disruptions and product shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2021Discontinued production of Harmony universal remotes, disappointing many home theater enthusiasts
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